Lassen County, California

Lassen County: County in California, United States

About

Lassen County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,895 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 30,016 inhabitants. Its county seat is Susanville. The county was created 161 years ago in 1863.

Lassen County locator map
Location of Lassen County on California map.

Quick Facts about Lassen County

Population : 30,016 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
Area : 12226 km2
Water as percent of area : 3.46%
Land as percent of area : 96.54%
Named for : Peter Lassen
Altitude : 6,680 feet / 2036 meters
Capital : Susanville
Establishment : January 01, 1864
Time Zone : America/Los_Angeles
Local time : 22:08:54 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -16.25% (2010-2020)
Lassen County Courthouse image
Lassen County Courthouse
Lassen County Courthouse image
Lassen County Courthouse image

Geography

Lassen County is located at 40°40'25"N 120°35'40"W (40.6735900, -120.5943300). It has 4 neighbors: Plumas County, Modoc County, Shasta County and Washoe County.

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The largest city of Lassen County is Susanville with a population of 14,425. . See all Lassen County cities & populated places.

Lassen County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lassen County.

City Name Population Title
Susanville 14,425 County seat of Lassen County, California, United States

Lassen County has 4 neighbours.

  • Susanville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Lassen County decreased by 16.25% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 34,895 - census
2011 34,246 -1.9% estimation process
2012 33,629 -1.83% estimation process
2013 32,129 -4.67% estimation process
2014 31,664 -1.47% estimation process
2015 31,256 -1.31% estimation process
2016 30,721 -1.74% estimation process
2017 30,920 0.64% estimation process
2018 30,618 -0.99% estimation process
2019 30,573 -0.15% estimation process
2020 30,016 -1.86% estimation process

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People born in Lassen County (1)

American actor Claude Johnson was born in Lassen County

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